The political spotlight in the US has now shifted to Michigan, where the presidential primary is now in its last leg. President Joe Biden faces protest over Gaza in the Michigan primary contest which is home to a large Arab-American population.

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The political Spotlight in the US has now shifted to Michigan. Meanwhile, United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain has announced Union's endorsement of Biden. Michigan's presidential primary is now in the last leg before the election calendar moves to Super Tuesday on the 5th of March. Polls are set to open on Tuesday at 7:00 a.m local time and both Democrats and Republicans will feature on the ballot but voters can't pick candidates from more than one party known as crossover voting. Watch to know more!

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The political Spotlight in the US has now shifted to Michigan. Michigan's presidential primary is now in the last leg before the election calendar moves to Super Tuesday on the 5th of March. Polls are set to open on Tuesday at 7:00 a.m local time and both Democrats and Republicans will feature on the ballot but voters can't pick candidates from more than one party known as crossover voting. Watch to know more!

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<p>In a bid to maintain trial integrity, Manhattan prosecutors have urged Judge Juan Merchan to impose a gag order on Donald Trump, preventing him from disparaging witnesses and disclosing juror identities in his criminal case for falsifying business records.</p>

<p>Prosecutors from the Manhattan district attorney's office, led by Alvin Bragg, have advocated for limitations akin to those imposed during Trump's federal trial in Washington. They cited Trump's history of inflammatory remarks, expressing concern over potential disruptions to the judicial process.</p>

<h2><strong>Parameters of proposed gag order</strong></h2>

<p>The proposed gag order mirrors restrictions upheld by the US Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit, aiming to curtail Trump's public criticism. Prosecutors aim to prevent attacks on witnesses, court and district attorney staff, and prospective jurors, citing the need for an orderly legal proceeding.</p>

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<p>Prosecutors highlight Trump's past statements on his Truth Social platform, including erroneous predictions of arrest in the business records case. They underscore the immediate threats received by the district attorney's office following Trump's posts, indicating a direct correlation between his remarks and hostile actions.</p>

<p>Trump's legal team is anticipated to contest the gag order, potentially appealing any decision in favour of prosecutors. However, several judges have previously restricted Trump's contentious remarks in both federal and state courts.</p>

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<p>Trump's trial is scheduled for March 25, with charges stemming from 34 counts of falsifying business records to conceal hush-money payments to Stormy Daniels before the 2016 election.</p>

<p>Prosecutors assert that these payments were intended to influence the election outcome, emphasising Trump's manipulation of business records to cover up the transactions.</p>

<p>To bolster their case, prosecutors seek to introduce ancillary evidence related to Trump's alleged interference in the 2016 election, including additional hush-money payments and the infamous Access Hollywood tape. However, Trump's legal team challenges the relevance of this evidence and seeks to exclude testimony from Michael Cohen, citing past misstatements.</p>

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In a bid to maintain trial integrity, Manhattan prosecutors have urged Judge Juan Merchan to impose a gag order on Donald Trump, preventing him from disparaging witnesses and disclosing juror identities in his criminal case for falsifying business records.

In a bid to maintain trial integrity, Manhattan prosecutors have urged Judge Juan Merchan to impose a gag order on Donald Trump, preventing him from disparaging witnesses and disclosing juror identities in his criminal case for falsifying business records. Prosecutors from the Manhattan district attorney's office, led by Alvin Bragg, have advocated for limitations akin to those imposed during Trump's federal trial in Washington. They cited Trump's history of inflammatory remarks, expressing concern over potential disruptions to the judicial process. Parameters of proposed gag order The proposed gag order mirrors restrictions upheld by the US Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit, aiming to curtail Trump's public criticism. Prosecutors aim to prevent attacks on witnesses, court and district attorney staff, and prospective jurors, citing the need for an orderly legal proceeding. Also read | Trump appeals $355 million civil fraud judgement as penalty amount rises Prosecutors highlight Trump's past statements on his Truth Social platform, including erroneous predictions of arrest in the business records case. They underscore the immediate threats received by the district attorney's office following Trump's posts, indicating a direct correlation between his remarks and hostile actions. Trump's legal team is anticipated to contest the gag order, potentially appealing any decision in favour of prosecutors. However, several judges have previously restricted Trump's contentious remarks in both federal and state courts. Also watch | US: Ronna McDaniel to resign as Republican National Committee chair Trump's trial is scheduled for March 25, with charges stemming from 34 counts of falsifying business records to conceal hush-money payments to Stormy Daniels before the 2016 election. Prosecutors assert that these payments were intended to influence the election outcome, emphasising Trump's manipulation of business records to cover up the transactions. To bolster their case, prosecutors seek to introduce ancillary evidence related to Trump's alleged interference in the 2016 election, including additional hush-money payments and the infamous Access Hollywood tape. However, Trump's legal team challenges the relevance of this evidence and seeks to exclude testimony from Michael Cohen, citing past misstatements. (With inputs from agencies)

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Former US President Donald Trump is making his presence felt in the Republican party after a string of victories in the party primaries. A longtime leader of the Republican party's National Committee has confirmed that she is leaving her post. Report suggest that people close to the former president are looking to take control of the organization. Ronna McDaniel who was elected as the chair in 2017 after running Trump's successful 2016 campaign in Michigan will step down on March 8th that is 3 days after super Tuesday. Watch to know more!

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White House Nikki Haley faced another deep loss in her bid for the Republican Presidential nomination on Saturday. This time she lost by 20 points in South Carolina her home state yet a day after the defeat Haley campaigned in Michigan, a state that will see the crucial Republican presidential primary on February 27th and March 2nd.

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In her home state of South Carolina, Nikki Haley has been trounced by Donald Trump, a painful blow that makes her already slim chances of winning the nomination become even smaller.

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With a sweeping of early states under his belt, the former president is speeding toward the Republican nomination. Nikki Haley, though, declared she was going to keep fighting. Watch to know more!

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Here we bring you a quick round-up of all the latest news and top headlines from all across the globe: The United States and the UK struck 18 Houthi Targets in Yemen in an answer to the recent attacks by the militia group on ships in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden this includes a missile strike this past week that set fire to a cargo vessel. Former US President and Republican Presidential candidate Donald Trump has won South Carolina's Republican primary beating his last major Republican rival and former United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley in her home town. This Victory comes at a time when Donald Trump has already swept Iowa caucus. Watch to know more!

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<p>Former US president Donald Trump's attempt to delay the $354 million fine, along with nearly $100 million in interest, ordered against him in a civil fraud case in New York has been denied by Judge Arthur Engoron of the New York State Supreme Court, media reports said.</p>

<p>Engoron stated in an email to Trump's legal team and lawyers from the New York Attorney General's Office that he would sign a judgement proposed by the state to finalise his ruling, citing the failure of Trump's lawyers to provide any justification for a delay.&nbsp;"You have failed to explain, much less justify, any basis for a stay," he wrote.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Engoron on February 16 ruled that Trump and other defendants were liable to pay $453.5 million in fines and interest for their involvement in a scheme spanning a decade aimed at inflating asset values to secure more favourable loans.&nbsp;"Their complete lack of contrition and remorse borders on pathological," the judge had written in his ruling.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Manhattan Supreme Court Judge Engoron additionally prohibited Trump from serving as an officer or director of any New York corporation for three years. Moreover, Trump is barred from applying for loans from any New York chartered or registered financial institution during this period.</p>

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<p>Trump has expressed intentions to appeal the ruling, criticising both Engoron and New York Attorney General Letitia James. He accuses both of pursuing the case for political reasons.</p>

<h2><strong>Denied pleas for delay</strong></h2>

<p>Trump's legal team requested a 30-day postponement of enforcement, citing the need for an orderly post-judgment process due to its magnitude. However, Engoron rejected this request.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>In case Trump decides to appeal against the judgment, the former US president would need to post a bond covering the $354 million penalty.</p>

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<p>Failure to pay could result in asset seizure, as indicated by Attorney General James, who is committed to ensuring the judgement is "paid to New Yorkers".</p>

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Former US president Donald Trump's attempt to delay the $354 million fine, along with nearly $100 million in interest, ordered against him in a civil fraud case in New York has been denied by Judge Arthur Engoron of the New York State Supreme Court, media reports said.

Former US president Donald Trump's attempt to delay the $354 million fine, along with nearly $100 million in interest, ordered against him in a civil fraud case in New York has been denied by Judge Arthur Engoron of the New York State Supreme Court, media reports said. Engoron stated in an email to Trump's legal team and lawyers from the New York Attorney General's Office that he would sign a judgement proposed by the state to finalise his ruling, citing the failure of Trump's lawyers to provide any justification for a delay. "You have failed to explain, much less justify, any basis for a stay," he wrote. Engoron on February 16 ruled that Trump and other defendants were liable to pay $453.5 million in fines and interest for their involvement in a scheme spanning a decade aimed at inflating asset values to secure more favourable loans. "Their complete lack of contrition and remorse borders on pathological," the judge had written in his ruling. Manhattan Supreme Court Judge Engoron additionally prohibited Trump from serving as an officer or director of any New York corporation for three years. Moreover, Trump is barred from applying for loans from any New York chartered or registered financial institution during this period. Also Read | US President Biden meets Navalny's wife and daughter, vows sanctions against Russia Trump has expressed intentions to appeal the ruling, criticising both Engoron and New York Attorney General Letitia James. He accuses both of pursuing the case for political reasons. Denied pleas for delay Trump's legal team requested a 30-day postponement of enforcement, citing the need for an orderly post-judgment process due to its magnitude. However, Engoron rejected this request. Also Read | Odysseus: US spacecraft makes historic landing on Moon, marks 1st American touchdown in over 50 yrs In case Trump decides to appeal against the judgment, the former US president would need to post a bond covering the $354 million penalty. Watch | Russia-Ukraine war: After capturing Avdiivka, Russia sets eyes on southern Ukraine × Failure to pay could result in asset seizure, as indicated by Attorney General James, who is committed to ensuring the judgement is "paid to New Yorkers". (With inputs from agencies)

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